Witness the intricate process of shaping wooden fish, a meaningful creation for Buddhist monks. This time-honored craft requires patience, skill, and deep attention to detail. Each piece is carefully ...

It is noteworthy that most of the ivory carved in India actually came from the Portuguese colonies in Africa. African ivory was much preferred by the Indian craftsmen since it was less brittle and ...

So far, the mission has been partially successful – they have unearthed a colossal Buddha head, a massive palm, an ancient wall and inscribed Buddhist relics, all of which are estimated to date back ...

The Royal Canadian Mint sells many unique coins, and its latest offering celebrates the Lunar New Year. The Lunar Year Of The Snake With Jade 2 oz Coin features an unusual design: a 30 mm silver ...

A sculpture of US president-elect Donald Trump in a pose evoking the Buddha at artist Hong Jinshi’s workshop in Xiamen, in southeastern China’s Fujian province on on December 9, 2024.

New images from the North Sea show never-before-seen landforms that were carved by a single, colossal ice sheet 1 million years ago and subsequently buried beneath a thick layer of mud ...

Bill DuVall of Newton, currently has his beautiful collection of soapstone and ivory carvings on display at the Newton Public Library. DuVall collected most of the items during his time in the ...